1998 FORD RANGER manual transmission

ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
²2.5L I4 engine
MAX MIN
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Checking and adding manual transmission fluid
1. Clean the filler plug.
2. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.
3. Fluid level should be at bottom of
the opening.
4. Add enough fluid through the
filler opening so that the fluid level
is at the bottom of the opening.
5. Install and tighten the fill plug.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
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BATTERY
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
Superstart maintenance-free battery.
If the original equipment battery
needs replacing, it may be replaced
with a low-maintenance battery. The
low-maintenance battery normally
does not require additional water
during its life of service.
If the electrolyte level in the battery
is low, you can add plain tap water
to the battery, as long as you do not
use hard water (water with a high
alkali content). If possible, however,
try to only fill the battery cells with
distilled water. If the battery needs
water often, have the charging system checked.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and
dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to
the battery terminals.
If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables
from the terminal(s) and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize the
acid with a solution of baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when
you are done cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the
top of each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion.
If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled
after the battery is replaced.
Because your vehicle's engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly. To
begin this process:
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral
position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
2. Let the engine idle for at least one minute.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)Motorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil2.5L I4 and 3.0L
V6 engine4.3L (4.5 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine 4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line on
reservoir
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll
Fill to range on
dipstick
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual
2.65L (2.8 quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4x2 vehicles with
automatic9.0L (9.5 quarts)
4x4 vehicles with
automatic9.3L (9.8 quarts)
Engine
coolantFord Extended
Life Engine
Coolant
(DEX-COOL)2.5L I4 engine
without A/C6.2L (6.5 quarts)
2.5L I4 engine
with A/C6.8L (7.2 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
without A/C9.0L (9.5 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with A/C9.6L (10.2 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
without A/C7.4L (7.8 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with A/C8.1L (8.6 quarts)
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Front axle75W90 Gear
LubeXY-
75W90-QLWSP-
M2C201-A
Rear axleMotorcraft
SAE 80W90
Rear Axle
Lube
1
F1TZ-
19580-BWSL-
M2C192-A
Brake fluid and clutch
fluid
(if equipped)High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidC6AZ-
19542-
ABESA-
M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Engine coolantFord
Extended
Life Engine
Coolant
(DEX-COOL)F6AZ-
19544-AA or
BESE-
M97B44-A or
WSS-
M97B44-D
Engine oilMotorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-BSP
or QSPWSS-
M2C153-G
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches, stricker
plates, fuel filler door
hinge and seat tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-
19584-AA or
F5AZ-
19g209-AAESB-
M1C93-B or
ESB-
M1C159-A
Transmission
/steering/parking brake
linkages and pivots, brake
and clutch pedal shaft,
clutch pilot bearing and.
input shaft spline
(manual transmission).Premium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C ESA-
M1C75-B
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Power steering fluid,
transfer case fluid and
transmission fluid
(manual)Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic transmission
(4R44E and 5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Windshield washer fluidUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateC9AZ-
19550-ABESR-
M17P5-A
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.5L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Cubic inches 153 182 245
Horsepower 119 @ 5000 rpm 150 @ 5000 rpm 160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque 146 lbs. ft. @
3000 rpm185 lbs. ft. @
3250 rpm225 lbs. ft. @
2750 rpm
Required fuel
grade87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug
gap1.07-1.17 mm
(0.042-.046 inch)1.07-1.17 mm
(0.042-.046 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056 inch)
Ignition
systemEDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.4:1 9.14:1 9.0:1
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Hazard flashers ...........................93
Headlamps ...................................16
daytime running lights .............16
flashing ......................................17
high beam .................................16
Heating ........................................17
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood ..........................................111
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior .17
Jump-starting your vehicle .....106,
107
attaching cables ......................107
disconnecting cables ..............108
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
Lamps
interior lamps .........................141
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
check engine ............................6,7
cruise indicator .........................10
door ajar ....................................10
fuel reset .....................................8
overdrive off ................................9
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits
trailer towing ............................81
Lubricant specifications ...........150
Manual transmission
driving .............................72,73,74
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................146
side view mirrors (power) .......31
Motorcraft parts ........................147
Odometer .....................................14Off road driving, 4-wheel drive .77
Overdrive .....................................28
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................33
Parking brake ..............................66
Power door locks ........................31
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....123
Radio ............................................24
Recreational towing, all wheels
on the ground .............................89
Refill capacities for fluids ........148
Relays ..........................................94
Remote entry system .................32
illuminated entry ......................34
locking/unlocking doors ...........32
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................34
replacing the batteries .............33
Reporting safety defects ..........155
Safety restraints
extension assembly ..................45
lap and shoulder belts ...40,41,42
maintenance ..............................46
proper use .................................39
warning light and chime .........11,
45,46
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....57
tether anchorage hardware .....58
Seats ............................................37
adjusting the seat, manual .......37
jump seats ............................38,39
lumbar support .........................38
rear seat access ........................38
Servicing your vehicle ..............110
precautions when servicing ...110
Snowplowing .................................2
Special notice
diesel-powered vehicles .............3
utility-type vehicles ....................2
Speed control ..............................24
Index
157

canceling a set speed ...............27
indicator light ...........................28
resuming a set speed ...............28
tap up/tap down .......................26
turning off .................................25
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .............59,61
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................13
Tilt steering wheel ......................29
Tires ....................................130,132
changing ..................................103
checking the pressure ............132
replacing ..................................133
rotating ....................................132
snow tires and chains ............134
treadwear ................................131
Traction-lok rear axle ..........79,127
Trailer towing ..............................81
tips .............................................89
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................126
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................127Transmission .............................124
automatic
operation ..........67,68,69,70,71,72
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................124
Trip odometer .............................14
Turn signal
lever ...........................................24
Vehicle dimensions ...................152
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................154
Vehicle loading ............................79
Ventilating your vehicle .............63
Windows
power windows, operating .......30
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....120
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................129
operation ...................................29
Wrecker towing .........................109
Index
158